Best 8 Amiiras Crack Brownies Recipes

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Ammira's Crack Brownies are the stuff of legends, known for their incredibly fudgy texture, intense chocolate flavor, and addictive crispy crackly top. With a combination of butter and cocoa powder, these brownies reach a new level of richness and depth. The secret ingredient, however, is the addition of espresso powder, which enhances the chocolate flavor and adds a subtle bitterness that balances out the sweetness perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating these extraordinary brownies that are sure to impress and satisfy any chocolate lover.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST COCOA BROWNIES



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Cocoa brownies have the softest center and chewiest candylike top "crust" of all because all of the fat in the recipe (except for a small amount of cocoa butter in the cocoa) is butter, and all of the sugar is granulated sugar rather than the finely milled sugar used in chocolate. Use the best cocoa you know for these fabulous brownies.

Provided by Alice Medrich

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Pecan     Vanilla     Fall     Winter     Edible Gift     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16 large or 25 smaller brownies

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cold large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup walnut or pecan pieces (optional)
Special Equipment
An 8-inch square baking pan

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of the baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides.
  • Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set the bowl in a wide skillet of barely simmering water. Stir from time to time until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and hot enough that you want to remove your finger fairly quickly after dipping it in to test. Remove the bowl from the skillet and set aside briefly until the mixture is only warm, not hot.
  • Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one. When the batter looks thick, shiny, and well blended, add the flour and stir until you cannot see it any longer, then beat vigorously for 40 strokes with the wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Stir in the nuts, if using. Spread evenly in the lined pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick plunged into the center emerges slightly moist with batter, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a rack.
  • Lift up the ends of the parchment or foil liner, and transfer the brownies to a cutting board. Cut into 16 or 25 squares.

CRACK BROWNIES



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I got this recipe from a friend of mine - the name pretty much says it all, they're addictive and wonderfully easy, too!

Provided by bunkie68

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9" x 13" pan.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Remove from heat; stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Beat in cocoa, flour and salt.
  • If desired, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix well.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Do not overcook.
  • NOTE: I used semi-sweet chocolate chunks and thought those made the brownies just divine! They're good right out of the oven and even better the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 128.6, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.1

AMIIRA'S CRACK BROWNIES



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A fabulous recipe from the book, It's Called A Breakup because It's Broken by Greg and Amiira Behrendt.

Provided by j.guhit

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 caramel candies
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In heavy saucepan, combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted.
  • Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large mining bowl, combine dry cake mix, melted butter, and the other 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Stir by hand until the dough holds together. Divide dough in half and press first half of dough into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust.
  • Pour caramel mixture over the chocolate chips. Crumble the other half of the dough over caramel layer.
  • Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool for 15 minutes, then cut into squares.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Return to refrigerator when no eating, as they get goopy at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.5, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 521.5, Carbohydrate 104.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 77.2, Protein 7.5

CRACK BROWNIES



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A lot of desserts call for a ton of ingredients, multiple steps and a lot of time invested. That's another reason why I love this recipe so much, it's so simple that it's almost impossible to mess them up.

Provided by Angela Lanter

Categories     Dessert

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Box Brownie Mix
1/4 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 Whole Eggs
1/2 Can Sweetened condensed milk ((This is the only brand I use))
1/2 Bag Milk chocolate chips ((Here's my favorite brand))

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake brownies according to instructions on box.
  • Once baked (toothpick should come out clean!) poke holes throughout baked brownies with a knife.
  • While brownies are hot, pour 1/2 a can of sweetened condensed milk over brownies. Use a spatula to spread milk evenly.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 a bag of milk chocolate chips on top.

SAMOA® CRUNCH BROWNIES



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A wonderful way to use extra Girl Scout cookies. Samoas® add a tasty crunch to an otherwise smooth brownie layered in between an oatmeal cookie base and a Samoa® topping.

Provided by CHICAGOCOOKS22

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 caramel and toasted coconut cookies (such as Girl Scout Samoas®)
½ cup unsalted butter
2 (4 ounce) bars high quality dark chocolate, chopped
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and baking soda together in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter. Measure 1/3 of the oat mixture into a separate bowl; stir in chopped cookies. Reserve for the topping. Press the remaining oat mixture into the baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter and 1/2 of the dark chocolate in a heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir brown sugar and vanilla into the melted chocolate mixture. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until mixture is glossy and smooth.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder together. Stir into the chocolate mixture. Stir in remaining dark chocolate. Spread brownie batter over the baked oat base. Sprinkle with reserved topping.
  • Bake until the center is set and the topping has turned golden brown, 25 to 28 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 143.1 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

IRISH CREAM BROWNIES



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These brownies look impressive, but are very easy to make. You may substitute Kahlua® for Irish Cream, if desired. They always disappear quickly at potlucks!

Provided by Kimberly Kotz Walls

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Irish Cream

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (20 ounce) package brownie mix
½ cup Irish cream liqueur
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon brewed coffee
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup toffee baking bits (such as Heath Bits 'O Brickle®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Stir together the brownie mix, the 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur, vegetable oil, and eggs. Spread in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Place the milk, 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur, and coffee in a small, microwave safe bowl. Microwave on High until the mixture boils. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and the cooled Irish cream mixture, and beat well. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle evenly with the toffee bits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 13 g

AMARETTO BROWNIES



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Fudgy brownies plus amaretto. How can you go wrong? (Warning - alcohol is not baked out of this recipe.) Keep refrigerated.

Provided by APLETKA

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Amaretto

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups chocolate syrup (such as Hershey's®)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup amaretto liqueur
3 drops almond extract
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Mix chocolate syrup, flour, white sugar, 1/2 cup butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until smooth; spread into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup butter, amaretto liqueur, and almond extract in a bowl until smooth; spread over cooled brownies.
  • Stir chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter together in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool slightly and drizzle over frosted brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 136.1 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

MEL'S AWESOME BROWNIES



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The best brownies ever! This is a very cakey version.

Provided by PPPERRYS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
¾ cup butter
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
4 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and 1/3 cup cocoa. In a small saucepan, combine water and 2/3 cup of butter; bring to a boil. Allow the butter and water to cool down a bit before adding to the dry ingredients. Beat in the buttermilk and eggs last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before frosting.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the melted butter until light and fluffy. Spread over brownies while they are still slightly warm. Cut into squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 134 mg, Sugar 36.8 g

Tips for Making the Best Crack Brownies:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate flavor in these brownies is derived solely from the cocoa powder and chocolate chips, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will result in tough, dense brownies. Mix the ingredients only until they are just combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough helps to create a fudgy texture in the brownies. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly brownies.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. Cutting the brownies while they are still warm will result in messy, crumbly pieces. Allow the brownies to cool completely, then cut them into squares.

Conclusion:

Crack brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a party dessert or a sweet treat to enjoy with your family, these brownies are sure to satisfy. With their rich chocolate flavor and gooey, fudgy texture, these brownies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give crack brownies a try!

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